Value Collection 01358175 Size 17 Hss Screw Machine Drill Bit

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01358175 is a screw machine length drill bit designed for general-purpose drilling in metal, plastic, and similar materials. Built from high-speed steel (HSS) with an oxide coating, it holds up through repeated use in production and maintenance environments. The bit carries a wire gauge size of 17, corresponding to a decimal diameter of 0.1730 inches. The 118-degree standard point angle suits a wide range of workpiece materials. Overall length is 2-3/16 inches with a 1-1/8 inch flute length, making this a stub-length bit well suited to drill press and hand-drill work where rigidity and reduced deflection matter. Machinists, pipefitters, and maintenance technicians are the typical end users.

Screw machine length drill bits are specified wherever a shorter, stiffer cutting tool is preferred over jobber-length bits. The reduced length limits deflection and improves hole straightness in applications such as tapping pilot holes, sheet metal work, and high-cycle production drilling. This bit features a regular spiral flute, a straight cylindrical shank for compatibility with standard drill chucks, and right-hand cutting direction. The web-thinned, parallel-web construction reduces thrust and helps the point start cleanly without a center punch in many setups.

Key Features

• Wire gauge size 17 — 0.1730 inch decimal diameter
• High-speed steel construction with oxide finish for wear resistance
• 118-degree standard point angle for general-purpose use
• Stub screw machine length (2-3/16 inches OAL) reduces deflection versus jobber-length bits
• Web-thinned parallel web lowers cutting thrust and improves point engagement
• Straight cylindrical shank fits standard 3-jaw drill chucks

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or stock bit for use in standard drill presses, CNC turret machines, and hand drills equipped with a straight-shank chuck accepting bits in the 0.1500 to 0.2000 inch diameter range.

Installation Notes

Secure the shank fully in the drill chuck and tighten with a chuck key before operating. Always power down or de-energize the machine before changing bits. Wear appropriate eye protection during drilling operations. Consult applicable shop safety standards and machine manufacturer guidelines for spindle speed settings appropriate to the workpiece material and bit diameter.